Idina Menzel headed to Ravinia

The Ravinia Festival announced Thursday that Idina Menzel, the original star of “Wicked” (she won a Tony as Elphaba on Broadway in 2004) and also now known for her work on “Glee,” will make her first appearance at the Highland Park venue this summer. Menzel will appear with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, led for the night by Marvin Hamlisch.

The concert is slated for July 8. The full Ravinia season will be announced March 8 and tickets go on sale to the public April 26 at ravinia.org.